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what_the? · 10-03-2010, 06:47 PM

Hey,
After a LONG time of refusing to go anywhere near a pool, I've recently taken up swimming as a way of keeping fit, and of trying to quit SI.
I have lots of scars all over my arms and legs, and at first I felt very self conscious. I wear shorts to cover my thighs, but of course my calves and arms are always visible.
A couple of things to remember, most people will not think of SI when they see scars, no-one is likely to comment, most people there will be self conscious, when you're in the water it will be virtually impossible for people to notice.
If you're worried about at the side of the pool, take your towel in with you, wrap it round your middle, or whatever and then just take it off as you get in the pool. If your mum knows anyway, then I'm sure any reaction will be out of concern, maybe just have a quick chat with her before hand. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Lastly, well done on three months free, that's fab, and I hope you have a great time at the pool. Once you've done it once you'll realise it's not that bad at all!

10-03-2010, 06:47 PM	#6
what_the? continual crisis Join Date: Oct 2007 I am currently:	Hey, After a LONG time of refusing to go anywhere near a pool, I've recently taken up swimming as a way of keeping fit, and of trying to quit SI. I have lots of scars all over my arms and legs, and at first I felt very self conscious. I wear shorts to cover my thighs, but of course my calves and arms are always visible. A couple of things to remember, most people will not think of SI when they see scars, no-one is likely to comment, most people there will be self conscious, when you're in the water it will be virtually impossible for people to notice. If you're worried about at the side of the pool, take your towel in with you, wrap it round your middle, or whatever and then just take it off as you get in the pool. If your mum knows anyway, then I'm sure any reaction will be out of concern, maybe just have a quick chat with her before hand. I'm sure you'll be fine. Lastly, well done on three months free, that's fab, and I hope you have a great time at the pool. Once you've done it once you'll realise it's not that bad at all!
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